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I have not given up on the blog and truly hope to catch up by the end of the year…yes, yes, this year not 2013. But, I wanted to take a moment to all who still may follow this and say…Merry Christmas from all of us to you and yours. Hope the new year brings […]

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What does your jewelry mean to you? I’ve been wearing the rings with the kids’ names, my favorite saying “omnia vincit amor” and one of my favorite quotes from Cassandra Clare’s The Mortal Instruments. How about you? What jewelry do you wear that’s meaningful to you?

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  One of the reasons the girls joined Girl Scouts was so they could try new things. One chilly night in January, the troop decided to go skating at the outdoor rink in town. On a winter night, few things are as fun as gliding on blades and drinking hot chocolate with your friend.   […]

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  And it was time to bring cupcakes to school for Kata’s birthday. She wanted the same ones we made for Alex this year — Oreo cupcakes with buttercream frosting and M&Ms (in a smiley face pattern). It gave me a reason to smile and pause.

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  We love birthdays and Ken’s falls on January 2nd. He’s usually so busy at work, but we have to get it a bit of a celebration. Just a moment to eat Baskin & Robbins’ Cookie Dough Cupcakes.     And a chance to stop at Ken’s favorite place, Buffalo Wild Wings. A place where […]

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